My FAVORITE things about living in rural China! 住在中国农村有哪些好处？？

[@kats_journey_east]

Thanks for joining, everyone! If you have any questions for my Q&A video leave them here 😛 and follow on Instagram @ kats_journey_east or patreon @ Katherine’s Journey to the East for extra content 😁

[@jascforfun7576]

Juicy question: Are there any city foods that you miss in the village? Would be interesting to know the way your eating habits have changed with the different availability and type of food between city and rural. Is one healthier? Are there any American dishes that you cook for that home taste of Appalachia?

[@78hempy]

How is the internet service in your area?

[@werewhoweare]

The problem in rural China is: 1. No job; 2. There is almost no public infrastructure such as healthcare and education. Otherwise, not many people would leave their hometowns for the city

[@shakiMiki]

Love your videos, We've had glimpses, but what you shop & eat in rural china would be fascinating.

[@artistlovepeace]

I worked and lived for many years working for a Chinese Tibetan Buddhist family for many years. I understand a lot of your love for China. We all live in dreams and honesty. You are an honest person. Thank you for producing and sharing.

[@xspager]

With bullet trains and broadband internet we should all be living in the countryside as much as possible

[@deadbeatdon]

There's an interesting renaissance of rural towns in the Canadian prairies. With the rise of remote work people are finding affordable homes in towns which have been languishing for half a century. I don't see any bullet trains coming down the line though my government did just earmark $70 billion for NATO bullets. 😞

[@dr.bennodieterhoffmann8693]

If I were younger, much younger than I am (82), I would move to China for a while, learning Mandarin and try to find out whether China could be the country where to live permanently or even for the rest of my life! Your and other China-minded people’s videos have attracted my attention, pondering on what makes China more than an exotic option for spending one’s life! Cheers Benno

[@libai-lkl]

我的朋友 一颗自由的心永远不受年龄的限制 如果你从未踏入过中国的土地 我建议你可以试着进行短暂的游玩 不需要定居 语言并不会限制你的快乐 在出发前做好攻略 准备好要用的翻译软件和支付软件 这极其重要 会让你的旅途变得轻松 不必留恋于大城市 你可以尽情去享受自然的风光

[@libai-lkl]

当然 在这片土地上 你会遇见大部分友善的人 也不可避免遇到一些恶劣的人 远离他们不要让他们打扰到你的心情 如果觉得他们可能会伤害到你 拨打110 你会得到警察的帮助

[@jparsit]

I met an American man. He is an 86-year-old blind individual from MIT. He is happy in Asia. The East culture in many cases is opposite to the West. There is no need to worry, as compassion and kindness have the power to heal any situation. In fact, being a foreigner, you get more attention. Keep your mind open, and do not compare to the West style. Just let it be.

[@stefren7465]

it's never too late! come now and when you're 100yo, you will be living in china for 20 years!

[@andrewjlow]

I love the mountain views! I can spend hours watching the clouds roll over them and seeing them change colour as the day and season progresses. I imagine it is sometimes hard to work with such a great view from your home office!

[@kats_journey_east]

it gets distracting sometimes, I work best on rainy/cloudy days, LOL, otherwise I always feel like I want to go outside and be in nature 😂

[@Ryan-ey1qw]

What a beautiful bamboo mountain. Are there any cute pandas living there?

[@lyssums]

I wish I lived somewhere like that. You are so lucky. Living the dream. Thanks for sharing. ❤🎉

[@byap4662]

Hi Kate.... You got the best of both world. Working from home surrounded with such a tranquil environment and an inclusive community. Your parents must be very pleased and happy that you have a such a warm Home. Hopefully they can visit you and have a first hand experience living in China is like.

[@jparsit]

I love Hangzhou. it is a balance city, nature and city limelight. But more concrete is added.

[@shaolinman]

It’s good you got fresh eggs from the neighbor’s chickens. That is truly organic.

[@tkh2944]

Wholesome food for a wholesome gal. 😊

[@yuehanslam1593]

Hi Katherine, that's total immersion !!! I think the folks love you because you care to reach out to them and that says a lot about you. Hope you continue to share this wonderful experince with us. Take care.

[@petraphouasalit8168]

I am now living in Southern California, I watched many of your KZbinr included one that you lived in United State. I kind of feeling like knowing you give me a new perspective in life.

[@openzzf9937]

周末不太忙也会坐车半小时去山间凉亭假寐假卧，听风听雨、闲时看云卷云舒、花开花落。这是忘我的真境。

[@romanticbobby2725]

美国间谍在中国的日子

[@paulcheng4525]

I live in Coquitlam of Vancouver Canada, same environment as yours home but can’t find any feeling as you. You are so lucky to live in a beautiful place and peaceful country, I envy your beautiful life. Btw, you’re my most favorite KZbinr on the world.

[@lepenseur1589]

Population of Baizhang, Hangzhou: 10,694 in 2019 Population of Coquitlan, Vancouver: 148,625 in 2021

[@yingliren9262]

I grew up on a farm in China. The first such farm in China (赵光农场) until I was 16 when I came to the US for school in 1982. Only a few major roads were paved with sands, and the rest are all muddy roads. You can imagine what happens when it rains. I have not been back since my family moved to another farm (柳河农场) the same year I left and then to Harbin. From the pictures I have seen, my rural hometown has changed significantly. I went to HangZhou a few times around year 2000 and had 农家饭 a couple of times near Hangzhou. I have thought about spending a couple of months in the villages near Hangzhou with the local families. If my health holds up after I retire, I may actually do it. I always lived in small towns in the US since 1982 with the exception of San Jose, CA for 2 years. I really enjoy watching your videos on living in rural areas in China.

[@wenhui1440]

I heard often the name of zhaoguang farm.... I grew up in Heihe, I dont know if we are laoxiang :)

[@yearliu-cq3jb]

I missed the atmosphere in rural China， I think I will go back to rural China when I elder， With my wife and my boys and girls❤

[@tildarusso]

Walking through bamboo forest is very soothing, with the cool shadow, fresh air and unique wind flow noise.

[@ngaimark2369]

You love the natural environment, so you truly blend into the embrace of nature.

[@truthbearer888]

I love the bamboo mountains and the natural beauty they provide. It would be a dream come true living in such a peaceful setting. Unfortunately, few people have the flexibility to do what you are doing, being tied down by family and professional constraints. You are not only fulfilling your own personal dreams and goals, but by being such an effective vlogger, you are an amazing ambassador to bring real China to a global audience. Keep up the good work!

[@menfolks]

Yes, I'd love to live rural China, simple life is true one

[@SimpleMe9185]

I believe you have a beautiful soul. The beauty of rural China has your heart, and through your eyes, we see its serene and vibrant spirit. Thank you for sharing this slice of heaven with us and for showing the deep connections and simple joys of rural living. Your journey inspires and reminds us of the beauty in community and nature. I love you Katherine ❤️

[@RespectOthers1]

Your feelings and the visuals are so positively good in this video I think your next video will have a tough job changing this perception! :D

[@dashong8912]

You so lucky. The air must be great over there.

[@10lauset]

A lovely area to be in, better than all the concrete jungles elsewhere. Cheers from Edmonton Alberta.

[@ChinaUndiscovered]

hey Kat! this was a nice video, you've made some pretty good points about life in a rural village. I also live in a small village in Jiangsu, so it seems our current lifestyle is quite similar! for me it was one of the best decisions I've made since moving to china. being close to nature just doesnt get much better than this, I am sure you feel the same. :)

[@kats_journey_east]

looks like you have just started a YT channel, would love to see your village 😄

[@ChinaUndiscovered]

​@@kats_journey_east I did, yeah! I'm going to be working on a video for it this week. I actually found your channel while searching for some inspiration, so I'll be sure to update you when its finished.

[@tracymcgrady6953]

My hometown locates in a village too. I love to live in that place. It makes me feel comfortable and relaxed.

[@MavericktravelJJ]

杭州和湖州的农村绝对值得居住，独栋独院的生活是在中国其他地方的农村很难体会到的。

[@rayx8329]

中西部农村其实过着也可以，就是工作真的难整，低的要不成

[@stephenho5272]

You have wonderful energy and authenticity, I love your videos. Keep up the great work 👍

[@hengheng-ij9fn]

農村空氣清新,住的人家都很漂亮👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lawrenceliao1550]

I have been watching your wonderful videos for a long time. Thank you for sharing the wonderful life you have in China. It is so close to the nature and so beautiful. Regardless of the cultural differences and the uncomfortableness, at least it is safe and harmonious. Crime is less heard. People treat you with respect. Hope to see more of these!!

[@Johnnydoenyc]

Amazing! Yes I would move there! I was born in a village like that and would love to see it again. Haven’t been back in 40 years. Hello from NYC. :)

[@Choolloyd]

Thanks Katherine for creating yet another amazing video clip; the pace of the presentation is superb. Looking forward to your next clip. Best wishes and take care of yourself. Cheers!🙏🍻

[@李奇昌-e9v]

很羨慕妳在鄉村的生活哦

[@wyn2302]

Have u try to pick one bamboo shoot and try to cook with it? I would love to do that if I have a chance.😊

[@louiserobinson9776]

I just love your positivity! You make the simplest thing in life look attractive! Keep up with your adventurous spirit!

[@zchu3179]

You are spot on that nothing get wasted in the villages. Everything is reused, or recycled. This has been the lifestyle for thousands of years in China. Plus, most of the materials for building are locally sourced.

[@margaretabendroth8658]

Goodmorning dear heart. Good video. Can't wait to hear what the down side is. Where are your two friends. Did they go back to their homes in western part if China?

[@kats_journey_east]

we were just filming together during CNY, 8 days of traveling turned into 7 videos / 2 months of posting! Aysajan will be back again in May when we travel together in Turpan, stay tuned 😄

[@paultkc]

My wife is a fan of your channel and she’s Chinese. I’m singaporean and we’ve just relocated to Shanghai. Ultimately we intend to live in Dali but for now we got some issues to settle. Love the kind of lifestyle you lead, the rental is seriously cheap! Best regards Paul

[@taijeilo]

Hi ! How R u Doing ? I had black from LA,I live in HK right now,But I will be back to my mother country late,nice to meet U !

[@MS-uj5yo]

Katherine, I love seeing how relaxed you are. The environment suits you well. Keep posting your input.

[@ExpatNatt]

Gorgeous! What a beautiful area to live in. Don’t suppose you have any camping recommendations for us nearby? 👀 thanks for sharing!❤

[@cl1079]

I love this video. Everything you love about living in the countryside, I appreciate too! We’re kindred spirits!

[@AjitKumar-ci6re]

Nice to see you again. I have been following your Vlog for sometime then paused a while. I am still a subscriber of yours. I always admire your intelligence and your command of Chinese language. What is your profession and what kind of work you do there ?

[@alessiii58]

杭州，环境保护有关工作

[@AlexKai739]

My wife is also from rural China. It is so great to live there.. yes. knows everybody in the village, so much space and green. All the neighborhood acquaintance is so warm & touching. We now live in the city for work reason but certainly we go back & spend some time there every year.

[@sinnieleeonUtube]

There are places just like this in the US too. "Almost Heaven, West Virginia Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah River Life is old there, older than the trees Younger than the mountains, growing like a breeze Mountain Mama , Take me home, country roads".

[@BinuIJK]

Where people are on government support and doing drugs and prostitution!

[@yiboluo6788]

According to my uncle’s practice chickens can recognize their home at night if you feed them for a while. So don’t have to bother neighbors to come over while you are out. Just give them enough food that’s all

[@billthh1]

Lucky gal! How i wish i could live in a rural environment like yours!🥰🥰🥰

[@yiuhingwong5897]

陽離子 晚上好🤗

[@kats_journey_east]

晚上好🌛

[@peterg0]

Have a nice day...👏

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

I really like the place where you live, surrounded by nature where social relationships with the neighbourhood are still important! And then the walks in the surrounding area! Your house is also very nice and there you can certainly just go out in your garden and admire the beautiful mountains that surround you. Just wonderful! Thank you Katherine for this nice video.⚘️💕🌷

[@jacobrocks7]

That’s so cool to experience the rural life. Would love to escape to this to escape the hectic city life ..btw you may already know but they use bamboo for scaffolding buildings in HK

[@-Shibbi]

1:48 haha I'm also used to "have you eaten?" greetings here, even among young people. Sometimes it's just small talk, sometimes it's serious asking you to eat together. Oh even kids that come to friend's home normally get asked "have you take a bath/shower?" 😂😂

[@lz4737]

7:00 The way you said "aesthetically" gave me a smile 😄

[@hans7166]

Katherine seems to be obsessed with villages. It is unlike most young people. Hehe.

[@michaelw2816]

Good points. I knew all this already, but it took your video to bring home to me how it actually matters in real life.

[@rainwhitez6165]

2500 RMB is a pretty good deal for a HOUSE even in the rural area of Hangzhou, considering you can only sublet a bedroom in downtown Shanghai with that price...Wish I can work from home one day so I can move to these kind of villages and enjoy the gorgeous view and fresh air

[@大象大头]

I feel like this price doesn't seem cheap. But rural houses are the ancestral houses of Chinese people, with symbolic significance, and are generally not rented out. So, being able to rent is also fortunate

[@foodparadise5792]

I missed being growing up in the village of rural China in the 1980s. People never lock their door, small kids can venture out to the fields and ponds to catch fish, or the back mountains to pick wild berry. Crime is something never heard of because every one knows each other WELL....Most of all, people talk to each other and care for each other. I used to ride bike venture out few hours away from where I live at very early age 7....My kids growing up in America not possible to do that... and while they have all the modern convenience and gadgets but their childhood is not even 1/10 as fun as mine.

[@foodparadise5792]

@KK-zo3fx 以前窗口裝的鐵條現在可以拆了，周圍都是監控，治安也好了。

[@brianwong8564]

Katherine, you are happy, everything seems ok and great, inspiring and making tearing, good job! Here is 10 a.m. in Montreal.

[@eugenec7130]

I am a Chinese descendant myself (living in SE Asia). It is true that the greeting in the Chinese community when we meet each other is almost always "Have you eaten?" I think this is appropriate because the Chinese think that our stomachs are our emperors. Yes, they are. You simply can't do any work when you are hungry. This is being practical. On the other hand, when I lived for some time in Australia and the United States, the people there greeted me with "How's the weather?" Bull's eye again, because if it is raining, we can't do anything outdoor.

[@petertan3774]

Enjoy video about rural China, very interesting, how you make a living in China?

[@jackl4739]

this life is pretty awesome, this girl is sweet

[@PeterSzeto-es6em]

So pleased to see that you fits in well with village living. Question (1) Will your parents be visiting you soon in China? Question (2) What's your plan for Labour Day holiday, will you be travelling afar, to Xinjiang for example? Question (3) What kind of music do you like? Question (4) You're so go in languages; can you converse in basic Uyghur now? Looking forward to your next video 👍.

[@BirdTom1998]

Here are some videos about Xinjiang in her youtbe.

[@bcjoey9944]

You should get a commission on rural China village real estate sales. You make it look irresistible. When I hiked in mountains near the city, the land was full of graves. Some centuries old. Is it the same in the country? Love your videos K

[@jlee8181]

I am sure you know this. You are so blessed to be where you are now. 👍👍👏👏

[@BrianaisGoingPlaces]

Wow what a cool, unique perspective of China you're getting! I need to be upping my Chinese heavy so I can visit more rural places.

[@420mtbrider]

bamboo is SO versatile! just think about it. you can eat it and you can build a skyscraper with it.

[@HanC.]

I will move there in a heartbeat. You're life is what I'm working for at the moment. Love your content so much.

[@AshleyMcIntosh-zz7kr]

Great video Katherine ,you have adapted well to rural China and it certainly looks idyllic.What wildlife do you see when out for your walks?enjoy..x

[@UUBrahman]

Your location seems ideal to me. The guy who runs the Hopkins Nanjing center is from Scotland- you might enjoy talking with him

[@hainanbob6144]

We would move out to a village if a) we could buy something there and b) we stayed close enough for hospitals. It's an age thing you know. Nice to see you so happy there.

[@kirstenportengen3445]

Love your videos on rural living in China! ❤ (devising a strategy to move out of Shanghai ourselves). Last weekend we visited this ecovillage called Sunshine Village near Tonglu, bit south of Hangzhou. It was so beautiful and inspiring! The people there focused on environmental friendly practices, community life, working together with older villagers and learning their skills. Also natural building, soap made from tea, colouring fabric with plants, so many cool things. Seems like a place you might also enjoy visiting! Their name is 三生谷生态书院 on weixin. Keep up the great work you're doing!

[@cam35mm]

Having a house in the boondocks would be great for a weekend retreat. Especially for the creative type of people. This is the first time I've seen you cook in your videos, I had to make sure that I didn't blink, or I would've missed it. 😂😂🤣🤣 Kat, can you do an episode of baking cookies or cakes for the grandmas in the village and having tea and cookies with them...that could be fun. If you have a dinner party what would be your go-to dishes? Would it be Chinese or American?

[@lolilollolilol7773]

You are such a wholesome gal with a great personality, Kat. Of all the KZbinrs who make videos on China, you are my favorite one. 😋

[@Kyuestma]

我在农村里面出生的，然后10岁以后才在大城市生活，现在我已经在重新修建农村别墅，我现在在中东工作，计划10年退休后就回到农村生活。

[@mr.willowless6881]

Living in the natural environment is an enjoyable experience. Dear Kathy enjoy!

[@matthewn9417]

Hi Kat, for some it looks like a dream retirement home. But you got there way too early. 😊🐔🌺

[@unreliablenarrator6649]

Although I'm from Shanghai my wife is from rural Anhui Xuanchen County in a tea growing community also near the birthplace of paper, which is still handmade from mulberry bark. They also have a bamboo forrest nearby (doesn't everyone?). So we do spend a lot of time in the countryside.

[@lalatubby4836]

well done kath 👍

[@sinas8414]

The rent is more expensive than I thought. I want to know who your cameraman is

[@Worldview-ItsASmallWorld-zb6yt]

Great video, Katherine. We lived in Yunnan for a while. Loved our China experience. Look forward to following your journey!

[@alexoolau]

Small town mentality is universal. The same in America, europe, too.

[@darend8896]

All the modern cities in China, 'rural China' looks like you travel back in time. A simple life.

[@JasonVu-h7t]

I don't know why, but I kind of cry whenever I see her videos. I feel like giving her a hug and asking, "is everything okay?" I would feel so lonely living alone with people from such a different culture, age, and spoken language. As long as she is happy and creating content that she enjoys what she is doing...

[@fargr5926]

don't worry, locals take good care of her.

[@Cloud-AI]

She speaks fluent Chinese. when she is speaking Chinese, I thought she is Chinese girl if I do not watch.

[@Bukuilei]

I have visited and lived with my in-laws in rural China and can attest to most of the positive things you have said and can't wait to hear about what are the negative ones and see if they are in common to what have been my experiences, one of the biggest is there are lots of mosquitoes and I get bitten all over every time I go there. Next will be next month. Also, not so great is without a car or some other personal form of transportation, getting to urban areas for shopping and other conveniences on the local run-down buses which you have to wait a long time for sometimes is not so fun.

[@cleopatra3206]

Thanks

[@kats_journey_east]

thanks for supporting the channel ❤️

[@项志明]

我的老家在临安，我想你肯定知道，也是一个充满竹子的山村。很高兴在这里认识你，希望你能多分享中国的农村生活。

[@chendaforest]

Absolutely lovely Katherine. Have you found that many urbanites are moving (back?) to rural areas in recent years ? I imagine rural-urban family connections are stronger than in the west due to the rapid pace of development in the last 40 years.

[@simonwinata]

You are so lucky for being able to live like that. 😊

[@tenfattwong5685]

China people morning will ask 早上好，吃早饭了吗？Afternoon will ask 午安，吃午饭了吗？At Night will ask 晚上好， 吃晚饭了吗？right？we Malaysian Chinese also said the same thing

[@imfinetwo6286]

没吃快去吃😅

[@alessiii58]

台湾人回答：吃饱了😂

[@mimihappier1095]

😄，老祖宗留下的习性：民以食为天

[@cel1269]

Malaysian Chinese in Taiwan +1 😄

[@boliu3540]

台湾和马来华人也这样吗？我还一直以为是六十年代饥荒造成的，只有大陆人会这么说。

[@Kyuestma]

我在农村里面出生的，然后10岁以后才在大城市生活，现在我已经在重新修建农村别墅，我现在在中东工作，计划10年退休后就回国并且回农村生活。

[@sang7713]

家里的宅基地责任田还在吗。

[@minLiao-kd9el]

Your video review has many curious people about rural life in China😂As a rural Chinese, I really want to answer😂

[@bianhuatchua4360]

You can experience serenity and fresh air everyday.

[@kamhoitsang6538]

有句古話叫宁可食无肉，不可居无竹。

[@verophilly654]

Such an interesting experience! You make me want to experience living in rural China...😄

[@osuan9]

nice..

[@samsara1]

there was this foreign leader (forgot which country either asean or Africa country) once explained why chinese greeting each other by asking have you eaten, have u eaten enough. It was because there were times chinese won't be able to eat enough food. By greeting with each other that way, They are showing the care of the other

[@lucasfranca4543]

I left a comment to you in a past video.... saying that you moved to the house, so your "past you" can be sure that everything went well.

[@rosalianolasco5741]

Thank you, Katherine. Again I enjoy watching the video. & of course day dreaming too, tha i wish I could live there someday.. Greeting, from Seattle, Washington. ❤

[@jianyueqiu2970]

我在四川绵阳乡下租一个院子外加一亩农田和一亩果园，一个月租金500元。

[@mercuryquecksilber8797]

Your environment is so beautiful 🥰 Thank you for taking us with you. My questions are: Can you show us some meals which you are cooking? What is your opinion on pesticide residues on the veggies you are buying (Steph from demystify chinese cooking washes her veggies very intense because of that topic)? Is it easy ore more difficult to make friends with the locals? I mean real friends. I live in a country where it is very difficult, even as a native.

[@chuckchannel7995]

Katherine, glad to see your video. I believe 百丈 is nesr by the city of Hangzhou, which is my hometown. Will keep watching your program. Thanks for your excellent videos.

[@Nzzkk-yd4td]

以前我在城里工作患上抑郁症，自离回到农村生活几年就好了！😁 大城市高强度工作快节奏生活身体吃不消！